NOT LISTED FOR SALE

551 Valley Ave NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504

Westside Connection Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $254,000 - $319,801

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,800 Sq Ft
$162/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 24, 2021

Last sale price $189,900 $106 Per Sq Ft

Est. 54% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,889/month

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wooded Lot
  • Patio
  • Deck
  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • 4-minute walk to Valley Fields Neighborhood Park

About This Home

As of November 2021

Country living with the convenience of the city! Enjoy being minutes from shopping, restaurants, museums, universities, city night life, or walk to Valley Field and take in a baseball game. This beautifully renovated home offers first floor open concept living with formal dining room, large kitchen, main floor laundry, and potential for a 4th bedroom. Nicely finished bathroom. Enjoy the renovated Florida Room to read and relax, or the stone patio for late night fires and entertaining family and friends! Sale to also include adjoining lot with tax ID number 411323376019.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rebecca Topolski

RE/MAX PLATINUM License #6501320160 Listed on: 10/11/2021

RE/MAX PLATINUM

Last Buyer's Agent

Kelsey Bacon

Full Circle Realty License #6501434550

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,388

Year Built

  • Built in 1890

Lot Details

  • 7,200 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 80x90
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned TN-MDR, TN-MDR

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,800 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Basement
  • Michigan Basement
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Location

  • Mineral Rights Excluded

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Window Unit Heating System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,388

Year Built

Built in 1890

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Colonial
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1890
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 80x90
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1800.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1388.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: TN-MDR
  • Lot Description:Wooded: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Mineral Rights:No: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Window Unit(s): Yes
  • Substructure:Michigan Basement: Yes
  • Heat Type:Baseboard: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1800.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: No
  • Flooring:Laminate Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Colonial: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Michigan Basement
  • LivingArea: 1800.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 800.0
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Concrete, Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 189900.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Other, Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Concrete: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Lot Size Area: 0.17
  • Lot Dimensions: 80x90
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7200.0
  • Zoning Description: TN-MDR
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1388.0
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 11, 2021
Closed on
Nov 23, 2021
Sold by
Dykehouse George D and Dykehouse Elaine G
Bought by
Gill Gabriel and Gill Joylynn
Seller's Agent
Rebecca Topolski
RE/MAX PLATINUM
Buyer's Agent
Kelsey Bacon
Full Circle Realty
List Price
$189,900
Sold Price
$189,900
Current Estimated Value
$292,200

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$102,300
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.34%
Original Mortgage
$186,459
Outstanding Balance
$172,503
Interest Rate
3.09%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$111,571

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 26, 1994
Sold by
Sandusky Sandusky
Bought by
Dykehouse George D Elaine C
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Gill Gabriel $189,900 Select Title Company
Dykehouse George D Elaine C -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Gill Gabriel $186,459
Previous Owner Dykehouse George D $95,000
Previous Owner Dykehouse George D $90,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/24/2021 11/24/21 Sold $189,900 0.0% $106 / Sq Ft
10/21/2021 10/21/21 Pending -- -- --
10/11/2021 10/11/21 For Sale $189,900 -- $106 / Sq Ft
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $3,569 $151,600 $0 $0
2024 $3,569 $139,100 $0 $0
2023 $3,621 $119,900 $0 $0
2022 $3,438 $102,100 $0 $0
2021 $1,368 $90,900 $0 $0
2020 $1,308 $79,800 $0 $0
2019 $1,370 $72,900 $0 $0
2018 $1,323 $65,300 $0 $0
2017 $1,288 $57,000 $0 $0
2016 $1,304 $50,400 $0 $0
2015 $1,212 $50,400 $0 $0
2013 -- $42,900 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Rebecca Topolski

    RE/MAX Michigan

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  • Kelsey Bacon

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Kelsey Bacon

    Full Circle Realty

    (810) 247-1376

    1 in this area

    16 Total Sales

    Kelsey Bacon
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 21110244

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-13-23-376-032

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49504 Westside Connection

551 Valley Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 551 Valley Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 since 11 October 2021 and is currently estimated at $292,200, approximately $162 per square foot. This property was built in 1890. 551 Valley Ave NW is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Westwood Middle School, Union High School, and NexTech High School.

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